Save Energy, Save Money (Energy Smart Product Update)
August 1, 2010
A Roundup of New Energy-conscious Home Improvement Products
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A Roundup of New Energy-conscious Home Improvement Products
By Larry Walton Cutting Off Doors to Clear for your New Flooring. At Oregon Carpenters we hang hundreds of doors a year, so learning how
Power tool accessories make trusted tools more versatile than ever.
A PVC decking and handrail system serves as an attractive, low-maintenance alternative to traditional building materials.
Synthetic roofing provides a beautiful and durable replacement alternative.
Q: How do I drill through tile without breaking it? My wife wants me to hang a knife rack on our kitchen backsplash. A:
New Tools, Materials and Techniques for this Traditional Flooring Material
This years design interests in soft metallics has opened up a fresh approach to decorative plasters. Lusterstone provides the technical ease and beautiful results that
Q: I’m planning to build a deck on the back of my house. I want to put a ledger board along the rear wall, but
Design and Layout Instructions, Part II
Design and Layout Instructions, Part I
Installing Flat-lay Laminate Countertops
Master concrete stainer, Gaye Goodman, explains the staining procedure in step-by-step detail.
Create a new look for an old room by blending various trim styles and building a home-improvement design vocabulary.
Q: What is Cat 6 wiring? A: Whereas you’re probably familiar with Cat-5 wiring, which is used for cable television among many other things,
Q: Is there any difference in procedure between installing a picture rail and a chair rail? A: Installing a picture rail is basically the same
Below are the required materials and cut lists for Max Hunter’s “Deluxe Tool Cabinet,” which you can learn to build HERE. These are estimated costs, price
Here is an overview of the dovetailing process that serves as an addendum to Max Hunter’s article, “Build a Deluxe Tool Storage Cabinet.”
Q: I am trying to remove my old laminate countertops. After popping loose a couple of screws, the countertop tilts up easily, but the backsplash
Build a workstation from common tools and materials.
Flaring the windows delivers depth and mass, and the lack of casing leaves more room for ceiling trim.
Tools and materials that make it easier and faster to install crown molding.
By Larry Walton One of my favorite home projects is building a new concrete walkway. It could be
Great-looking, Long-lasting and Environmentally Friendly
Tile a concrete patio for a decorative touch to your outdoor space.
Use a masonry waterproofer to conceal stains and prevent water intrusion.
Protect and beautify your exterior wood with a quality preservative. Here’s a look at the type of products available and some tips on how to apply them.
Concrete offers an inexpensive alternative to traditional flooring materials
Stamping concrete is an affordable way to imitate the look of natural stone or brick without having to pay for the real thing. Proprietary
Back in 1872, the editor of The Waterville Times (N.Y.) newspaper urged area residents to stop talking about building a bandstand on the village green
By Editorial Staff Alot of serious DIY’ers have a second home at their home—that being the garage or workshop. What superficially appears to be
Are you planning a new addition to your home or business and realize that you need a more convenient way to access the new area—but
Lightweight and easy to install, artificial stone is a popular alternative building material.
Section 1: Cutting, Gluing, and Seaming Solid Surface Basics · What’s Covered · Tools Needed · Cutting · Gluing Two Pieces Together · Finishing The
I’m building a double-door fence gate. How do I construct it so it doesn’t sag? First, use the biggest, beefiest hinge hardware you can find.
Years ago it seems like every deck that was built was constructed out of good old CCA…pine wood treated with copper chromium arsenic, commonly referred
Tricking the Eyes: New type of wood looks old, feels old, but is brand new.
Upgrade to energy-efficient vinyl windows Not every window replacement job goes smoothly. That’s what contractor Steve Roth discovered when hired to replace dated aluminum
Storage areas can easily be found by building above your garage. Install an attic access ladder and take advantage of the unused space.
Install it yourself to protect your home and save on labor costs.
Deck lights add beauty, value and function to your outdoor living space.
Jeff King, host of FUEL TV’s “Built To Shred,” has drafted some instructions for the readers of Extreme How-To on how to build a skateboard ramp — inside the home.
Save money by installing a tile countertop yourself. By Matt Weber Available in a wide range of patterns, colors and prices, porcelain and ceramic tile
Applying the Cantilever Concept to Your Deck Designs
Break on Through to the Other Side: Knock through a wall to build an awesome bar pass-through.
While pewter bowls, flatware, chaffing dishes, and hand painted trays may make up an entertainer’s dreams, those visions can seem more like a nightmare when
A Variety of Finished Adds Class and Character
I live in Ohio which is an area that can have tough, cold winters and hot, dry summers. Ohio’s severe weather swings take their toll
A Step-by-step Approach to a Beautiful and Budget-conscious Bathroom Overhaul
Alternative Idea for Interior Window Trim
A Guide to Building Your Own Wood Fence. This fence features PT lumber framing with fence boards made from Cypress.
Most homeowners are under the impression that solid surface countertops are beyond their abilities and that many specialty tools are necessary. The following “How-To” article
The Great Frame-Up: Retrofit mirror frames make bathroom remodeling easier.
A split-circuit receptacle, as the name suggests, has a different power source for each plug-in outlet. You can identify a split-circuit receptacle because the connecting
Add curb appeal the easy way with a DIY-friendly railing kit.
Engineered hardwoods offer all the character of solid hardwoods, but installation is quick and easy.
Build a custom door unit with transom and sidelite windows.
Using ceramic tile is an inexpensive and quick way to update your kitchen counter tops.
Add comfort and beauty to your deck with lighting, fans and electrical outlets.
Protect the look of interior brick walls.
Although showers laden with ceramic tile look great, leaks are an inevitable fact of life. You can’t assume your shower floor is waterproof just because
A friend of ours here at the EHT headquarters decided he wanted a new hardwood floor, but wasn’t excited about the hassle of installation or
Nothing sets the décor of a room like wallpaper, or the more correct term, wallcovering. Wallcovering is available in a myriad of colors, patterns, and
Retired art teacher Marsha Graham loves the southwestern look of the ceramic tile floors in her Arizona home and wanted something similar in her Oregon
Not many years ago we were marveling at marble vanity and granite kitchen countertops in those put-on-the-booties tour houses. Today the availability of quarried, dimensional
Decks are some of the most popular homeowner projects. They can be a small extension off a family room, bedroom or dining area; or they
Brick patios, walks and garden terraces are some of the easiest-to-build home projects. They not only create a pleasurable outdoor space, but also add to
My mom wanted a patio. She wanted a nice, shady place beside her house to relax, read, sip lemonade and host the occasional barbecue. This
“Antiquing” is a special cabinet or furniture finishing technique that can enhance the look of a bland surface by artificially aging the wood. The
Yards are like people, they come in all shapes and sizes. Some folks are fit, others are flabby. Some yards are flat, others are
Build a simple firepit in a weekend and add ambience to your backyard. Find inspiration here, and then follow our step-by-step guidelines to create
Books, books and more books — we’ve had that problem for years. Books stored in boxes in the closet, books in the attic and
Cabinets are usually the most prominent feature of a kitchen and greatly determine the room’s overall décor. Peeling paint, nicks and scratches, or
Accommodate More Than One Cook (Kitchen) Sure, improving your kitchen by upfitting it with the latest appliances can add value to your home;
If you’re looking to dress up an ordinary room, think about installing crown molding (also spelled moulding). Very few additions make a visual
A split-circuit receptacle, as the name suggests, has a different power source for each plug-in outlet. You can identify a split-circuit receptacle because the connecting
“To line with boards or paneling,” is how Mr. Webster describes wainscot. Doesn’t sound very exciting, does it? Wainscot, however, can add excitement and set
If your toilet, or water closet, is old or in need of repair, you may find it’s cheaper to install a new one than to
By Dave Barnes Unlock the secrets the pros use to create a beautiful, long-lasting finish by doing it right the first time.
A router is not only an extremely versatile shop tool, it can almost do magic. Routers can be hand-held, or permanently fixed in a router
Q. I have hardwoods throughout the entire second floor of my home. In one area beneath the dining room table you can see bare wood.
Add the look of Old World brick in a quarter of the time of traditional construction.
Here’s a case study of a bathroom remodel from re-caulking to radiant heat floors.
When it’s time to paint, don’t coat the wallpaper—remove it.
Q. My wife and I are having granite countertops installed. First, we need some shim work completed, and the guy doing the shimming said the
Reclaim Valuable Cabinet Space with New Dearborn® Space-Saving Sink Drain Kits Installing a new vanity or sink should be straightforward. But existing plumbing doesn’t always align with the new fixture location, creating a frustrating challenge for remodelers and DIYers alike. What begins as a simple upgrade can quickly turn into a time-consuming project involving extra […]
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